Manila,
Philippines
– Jose Mari Chan, the singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, has recently
confirmed that he will join the star-studded ensemble of artists who will
perform at the upcoming “Celebrate with Songs of Hope: A Christmas Fundraising
Concert” as part of the Breast Cancer Awareness activities for this year.
Chan, who received a Double
Diamond Record Award for his album “Christmas in Our Hearts”, will join local
artists like Franco and Ayen Laurel, Anna Feleo, Noel Azcona, Randy Gilongo,
Sherwin Sozon, John Glenn Gaerlan and Anica Ordan in an evening of music and
song for a great cause. The Philippine Foundation for Breast Care Inc. (PFBCI),
Resorts World Manila, Megaworld Foundation Inc. and the Lyric Opera of the
Philippines have teamed up to present a special Christmas-themed concert which
will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila on
December 16, 2015. The audience will be treated to a night of great music, and they
will be enlightened about the symptoms of Breast Cancer, and what they can do
to survive it.
“Celebrate with Songs of
Hope: A Christmas Fundraising Concert” will start at 7:30pm as part of an
ongoing campaign to educate people about the impact of Breast Cancer, an ailment
that has claimed thousands of lives for decades. The proceeds from ticket sales
will fund the chemotherapy that will be administered to poverty-stricken
patients in the Philippines.
Chino Toledo and the Grupo
20/21 Orchestra will provide the music for the event. Other artists who will
perform at the concert are Jane Wee, Andrea Melisa Camba, Stephanie Aguilar,
Dave de Jesus, David Cicero Pado, Raymond Muyot, Nomher Nival, Mary Patrice
Pacis, Naomi Sison and Marie Antonette Pascual.
Concert tickets are available
at the Ticketworld, Box Office, the Philippine Foundation for Breast Care
office and www.kasuso.org.
About Jose Mari Chan
Jose Mari Chan is a multi-awarded
singer-songwriter. He has been singing since 1969, and is most recognized for
chart-topping ballads such as “Please Be Careful With My Heart”, “Tell Me your
Name”, “Beautiful Girl”, Afterglow”, and the classic Christmas theme,
“Christmas in our Hearts”. He has performed in venues such as the Carnegie Hall
in New York, the Show Boat Casino in Atlantic City, and the Bellagio at Las
Vegas. Apart from being the CEO and chairman of A.Chan Sugar Corporation and
BISCOM, Inc., Jose Mari Chan is the recipient of numerous Lifetime Achievement
Awards.
About PFBCI
PFBCI is the first
center for breast care in the Philippines. Founded by Dr. Florentino Doble, it
is the only organization that has a Breast Cancer accreditation by the
Philippine Council for NFO Certification for their commitment to assisting
impoverished patients with emotional support and sourcing of financial
assistance. For more information, please visit www.kasuso.org
About Resorts World Manila
Resorts
World Manila (RWM) is
a leisure and entertainment destination in the Philippines that showcases thrilling
lifestyle choices, unique events, first-rate performances and recreational
thrills. Strategically located near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Terminal 3, it is a direct portal to the world-class hospitality of the
Philippines. RWM is home to top-rate brands such as the Marriott Grand
Ballroom, the Remington Hotel, the Marriott Hotel Manila, and Maxims Hotel. For
more information, please visit www.rwmanila.com.
About Lyric Opera of the
Philippines
The goal of Lyric Opera of
the Philippines is to offer opera productions of exceptional quality, and to
develop an appreciation of the performing arts, music and opera through
outreach and educational activities. The institution wants to emulate and
recognize the efforts of legends such as Aurelio Estanislao, Manny Gregorio,
Gamaliel Viray, Mamerto Villaba, Fides Cuyugan-Asencio, Sylia La Torre,
Mercedes Matias Santiago, Salvacion Yniguez, Armida Siguon-Reyna, Gloria
Coronel, Conching Rosal and Irma Potenciano. For more information, please visit
lyropera.wordpress.com.
22 Comments
Some Filipinos are not aware of breast cancer. Some patients just ignore it because they cannot afford a doctor especially the expenses for a series of tests. I salute Jose Mari Chan for helping and giving hope to breast cancer patients in this time of season. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI've heard about this too. What a great cause. Goodluck to everyone who organize this and praying for a successful event.
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice concert with a good purpose. Hope that many of us would be interested in activities like this.thumbs up!
ReplyDeletePraying for a great and successful event! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! An awesome event for a good cause! For sure this will be very successful :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great event as most people needs knowledge and needs to be educated regarding breast cancer as some are not aware of it. I am hoping for the success of this event! Good luck and More powers to everyone!
ReplyDeleteOne of the local singers is my highschool friend. I'm glad that she's partaking with this kind of events that promotes a good cause. Hope it turns out successful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome event for a good cause! Wishing all the success
ReplyDeleteAwww, how wonderful! Glad that Sir Jose Mari Chan agreed to perform. He's such an amazing singer I will always love his Christmas song, Christmas in Our Hearts. :D
ReplyDeleteI adore how people organizing this event as well as those who will participate, pour their love to those in need. This is really the true meaning of Christmas!
ReplyDeleteConcerts for a cause not only lifts our awareness by helping them raise funds but also soothes our souls through music.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! :)
ReplyDeleteShared this blog post of yours on my twitter account so my friends will be aware of this fundraising event. God bless!
ReplyDeleteawesome!
ReplyDeletewow....nice article
ReplyDeleteI can still remember when I got a lump on my breast few years back. Thank God it's not malignant. I think having a breast or ovarian cancer would be the toughest battle a woman could ever encounter.
ReplyDeleteI can still remeber when I discovered a 5 y/o lump in my breast few years back. Thank God it was not cancerous and my operation happened five years ago. I think the toughest battle a woman could ever encounter would be having a breast or ovarian cancer.
ReplyDeletevery nice <3
ReplyDeleteHope your event will be a great success !
ReplyDeleteThis is great <3
ReplyDeleteWow!! I am so jealous. how I wish i get the chance to watch it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome concert... for a cause. :)
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